Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (OEGN)
Medium airport · Jizan, Jlzan Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEGN |
| IATA | GIZ |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°54'4" E 42°35'9" 16.90110, 42.58580 |
| Location | Jizan, Jlzan Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,006 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport at a glance
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport is a medium airport in Jizan, Jlzan Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as GIZ. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEGN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 10,006 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OEGN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abha International Airport | OEAB | 149 km (80 NM) |
| King Khalid Air Base | OEKM | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Najran Domestic Airport | OENG | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Sanaa International Airport | OYSN | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Hodeida International Airport | OYHD | 243 km (131 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 40 airports and airfields we list for Saudi Arabia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport is OEGN, and its IATA code is GIZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport above sea level?
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.9011, 42.5858 — in Jizan, Jlzan Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Abha International Airport, about 149 km away.
Does OEGN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEGN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport?
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,006 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.